Find kids’ events, activities, days out & family services near you
If you are wondering what’s on for families in Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral, Wrexham or Flintshire, or you’re looking for family friendly places to take the kids when they are bored, or ideas for kids’ days out, you’re in the right place.
Kidsguide is packed with information for families including clubs, classes & activities for children, party entertainment, groups & activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, pregnancy services, options for childcare and much more.
Just click on the quick links below and don’t forget to check our latest blogs on 6 of the best things to do this May half term and the top six gender neutral party ideas for children.
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Family Arts Weekend
Theatr Clwyd 27th – 29th July A full weekend of boredom-busting fun-packed enjoyment! Dive into the school holidays and come and make a splash with us. With incredible performances from the most exciting artists as well as workshops and activities for everyone from babies to grandparents. Come join Tiddler, from the best selling books by […]
Tumble Tots Macclesfield and Wilmslow
Tumble Tots is the UK’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children aged 6 months to 7 years. It began in 1979 and over a million children have benefited from regularly attending the sessions. We provide fun, but challenging, classes on a weekly basis which are tailored to the age of your child. These […]
Drama & Acting Summer School
Aged 7-15 and want to perform? Red Players Academy are offering Kidsguide users a discount on our Summer School in Altrincham, Greater Manchester this August! We’ve worked with leading actors from Coronation Street, CBBC, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks – national touring theatre shows – and numerous acclaimed film productions. Join us this summer holiday for five […]
DNA KIDS – The Children’s Favourite Party Entertainers!
*** Kids Guide Offer – Get £10 off + Free Additional Bubble, Snow or Smoke Machine worth £15!!! *** Across Manchester & North West Hello! We are DNA Kids, the multi-award winning children’s party specialists! We offer 14 exciting parties that are perfect for 4 – 14 year olds, including disco & games, themed, magic, […]
Magical Journeys with the Hallé
Sunday, 1st July 2018 The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Spend the afternoon with the Hallé and Stephen Bell on a journey of a lifetime. This magical concert lets your imagination run riot with space ships, flying cars, thrilling train rides and the most exciting wardrobe in the world! Join the mythical Salamander and be transported to […]
Totally Dinosaurs Takeover Day
9th June 2018 Merseyway Shopping Centre A herd of prehistoric reptiles are heading to Stockport for one day only, with a whole host of free dinosaur-related activities taking place at locations across the town. Follow the life-size dinosaur footprints through Merseyway Shopping Centre and enjoy interactive shows and performances with enormous, animatronic dinosaurs. Families can […]
Animal Encounter Birthday Parties
North West For a fun filled yet educational birthday party, invite the critters from The Wild Roadshow. Whilst learning all about their natural habitats, diets and interesting facts, party guests will be encouraged to handle our cute and friendly reptiles and creepy crawlies. The birthday boy or girl will have the chance to handle the […]
MiniFest
Sunday 24th June Cheadle Hulme A jam packed afternoon full of live music from the Brilliant ARTFUL PLAYGROUND BAND. Brand new original songs and some old favourites too! There’ll be Circus, Drama and Music workshops, and if that’s not enough there will be face paints, a bouncy castle, games and food and drink! All we […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Dr Ron Hill Hyde ‘7’ Mile Race – Come And Support!
Hyde Town Centre, Manchester Sunday 17th June 2018 Come and join in the fun at the finale of the Tour of Tameside, which starts and finishes outside of the historic Hyde Town Hall on Market Street with a 7 mile running route through Hyde Town Centre and the surrounding area. There will be lots to […]
Birthday Parties at Round Ponds Adventure
Cheshire A fun packed party in the outdoors with the choice of two of the following activities; Raft building, Bush craft, Free-Fall simulation, Vertical Challenge or Giant See-Saw. For younger or older children, we do have a few other options too. It is all led by our instructors who are there to give you a […]
Nutrition and Nurture
Cheshire A range of antenatal workshops focusing on breastfeeding, building a relationship with your baby and supporting their development. One to one, postnatal breastfeeding support is also available. Our popular ‘Mocktails and Cake’ workshop series includes social time to build your support network and mini talks by special guests to introduce you to things like […]
Chocolate parties for children (& adults)
Based nr Chester, happy to travel Delightfully delicious chocolate parties for ages 4 upwards including teenagers and adults. Your child will enjoy a variety of chocolate making activities including; -making a chocolate lollipop -dipping various fillings into chocolate and decorating them -designing and decorating a cookie (or two) using chocolate and other decorations The party […]
Cheshire Pony Parties – where little peoples’ dreams come true
Based in Kelsall, nr Chester, available throughout Cheshire Make your child’s dream come true with a Cheshire Pony Party. My tiny fluffy gentle natured ponies are perfect for young children to groom and handle and are quite happy to be pampered with ribbons, clips and stickers. My idyllic orchard setting has been described as an […]
Themed Theatre Workshops Throughout August
Theatretrain Friday evening and Saturday morning schools offer pupils the opportunity to train in Dancing, Acting and Singing. Now in it’s twelfth year the programme for the Summerschool Workshop has been developed to offer a full programme of a variety of skills. It offers a fun filled five day programme that culminates in a performance for family and friends […]
Fun, social and interactive baby signing classes
Warrington, Newton le Willows, Lymm, Culcheth, Leigh Wouldn’t it be great if your baby could tell you mummy, bath time, milk and more? TinyTalk baby signing classes have been teaching babies and toddlers in the Warrington area to communicate with their parents since 2005. Signing, singing, sensory and social classes for babies from birth and […]
The Wind in the Willows
KD Theatre Productions & Scott Ritchie Productions proudly present: The Wind in the Willows This UK tour is coming to The Grange Theatre, Hartford, Cheshire CW8 1LU – The only venue in Cheshire & North Wales on its busy tour schedule. Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging […]
Kraftynoon Children’s Craft Party In New Wirral Studio Or Mobile At Your Venue
Slime Parties Do you want a slime birthday party? Slime parties are now available on weekdays after school from 4.30pm or Sunday mornings. Parties cost £126 for 10 children and include two hours of slime making, two tubs to take home along with additional slime recipes a fun way to learn how to make effective […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
We are Virtual Reality Escapes Chester’s first and only Virtual Reality Centre
Chester We are Virtual Reality Escapes, the north west’s only Virtual Reality centre. Based in the centre of Chester only a stone’s throw away from the popular shops, pubs and restaurants means we are an ideal place for a family day out, group party or children’s party for people living in or visiting Chester! We […]
Puddle Ducks
Chester, Wirral and North Wales Puddle Ducks offer aqua natal classes, baby & pre school including school-aged swimming lessons across Chester, Wirral and North Wales. All our instructors are highly trained, fully qualified and full of enthusiasm! Classes running across various locations seven days a week across the region. 01829 740825 www.puddleducks.com
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Treat your mini Tarzans to all the fun of Go Ape on a course designed just for them. It’s a fun filled hour of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. Watch their confidence reach new heights as they conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. We’ve aimed our adventure at Junior […]
Discover the Magic of Baby Signing with Sing and Sign!
Hi there I have been running Sing and Sign classes in Chester and Wirral for over ten years now, having discovered the joy of signing with my own two children. Many hundreds of parents and babies have learnt the fun and closeness of signing through our classes in Chester, Heswall and Hoylake. Baby signing increases […]
Toddler Mornings @ Air Unlimited!
Unit 4, Compass East, Speke, Liverpool L24 1YH Toddlers can now bounce and play safely with their favourite songs, toys and the added excitement of the ability to bounce about. If your little one is 5 years or under then head along to one of our Toddler sessions where they can learn to bounce safely […]
Dinosaur mad birthday child? Have a Dino Disco Birthday Party …
It’s ROARING good fun! The perfect mix of dinosaur themed crafts, activities, games and dancing. Guests can party like it’s 65million years ago and learn to ‘walk the dinosaur’ from their very own Jurassic pal GrrRRRrrRrreg, the friendly T-Rex and his keeper Gus, the intrepid dinosaur explorer who will guide the adventure.. These interactive parties […]
FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
FREEDOME ‘Aerial Trampoline Freestyle Park’, situated next to Cheshire Oaks outlet village in Ellesmere Port, is the next generation in active entertainment, offering much more than just your average trampoline park … From FreeStyle, the massive court showcasing trampolines with sprung walls to FreeForm’s huge airbags as well as the exhilarating Warrior courses and Ultimate […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
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FREE trial at your local class
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Postnatal Exercise – Incorporating Baby!
Come and have fun while we tone those tums 🙂 Exercise with baby is a unique postnatal exercise and recovery program, that really works at getting mummy fit, strong, toned and energised. All while Baby is included and has lots of fun with you too! (Don’t be fooled though, this is serious exercise : ) […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Baking Class For Children From 2 Years Old
Upton, Chester What could be more useful fun than a baking class for little ones with us!!! First in a Chester area cafe which running baking class for children from 2 years old!!! Family friendly cafe with separate play area for kids upstairs!!! Making and Baking session for little ones four times in a week!!! […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]
Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]